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This is a specification document for a state and local contract opportunity issued by the State of Maine for the procurement of a Medium Duty Box Truck with Liftgate and Refer Unit. The RFQ requests bids for one (1) heavy-duty cab and chassis truck, 2018 model year or newer, equipped with an 18-foot dry freight body and tuck-under liftgate with a refer unit. The vehicle specifications include detailed requirements for the truck chassis, such as a 4x2 configuration with standard cab, dual rear wheels, diesel engine (3.0-8.0 liter), 6-speed heavy duty automatic transmission, and specific axle, brake, and suspension requirements. The freight body must meet precise dimensional standards with a 17.5 to 18.5-foot length, 96-inch width, and 85 to 92-inch height, featuring a translucent roof, FRP exterior walls, full-width roll-up rear door, and a 2,000-pound tuck-away liftgate with power operation and 10,000-pound towing capacity. Bidders must submit responses through Vendor Self Service with the total purchase cost in the unit price field and delivery days, with all attachments limited to 2MB per file.

The bidding process requires comprehensive documentation as specified in Appendix C of the bid document. Bidders must clearly state engine liter size, axle ratio, and tire size and load range in their proposals. Pricing should include the total purchase cost for the vehicle and all specified components, with vendors required to provide proof of payload capacity of at least 7,800 pounds after body and liftgate installation. All questions regarding the bid must be submitted through Vendor Self Service to ensure uniform information distribution to all potential bidders. The contract may include options for extended warranty and lease terms, with pricing to be entered accordingly in the vendor response system.